Peru Organic Fair Trade Coffee 1kg coffee beans

Fair trade coffee cuts out the middlemen by allowing green coffee buyers to work directly with farmers. This ensures that the coffee beans are of high-quality and that farmers receive a sustainable income.

The global market for coffee is volatile and farmers struggle to make enough money. Fair trade provides stability for farmers by offering the Fairtrade Minimum Price, as well as an additional price incentive for organically grown coffee.

Peru Organic

This Peru Organic coffee has a pleasing sweetness with a soft acidity. It is a bit cocoa and orange with a cinnamon finish. This fair trade coffee is sourced by a producer who is environmentally conscious and sustainable.

The production of coffee in Peru is dominated by small farms of a couple of hectares or less, and farmers usually form cooperatives to share the costs of equipment and gain access to markets for their produce. A growing number of farmers are choosing to grow organically in order to improve the quality and avoid the use of pesticides.

Cenfrocafe is a farm located in the provinces Jaen and San Ignacio, in northwestern Peru close to the border of Ecuador. The coop consists of 2400 farmers who are members of the coop who cultivate their coffee on small plots ranging from 1300 to 2000 meters, between 4300 and 6500 feet at the highest altitudes in the region. The farmers take great care to ensure that the harvest is picked at the right moment to get the most value from the beans.

Our Peru organic coffee is fully cleaned, and then dried in the sun to create a unique deep, rich taste. The high altitude in this region produces a full-bodied medium-bodied coffee that has mild citric acidity.

The women of Peru who cultivate this coffee are part of a movement known as Cafe Femenino that is changing the role of women in rural coffee communities. Women are the only ones to grow, process and trade the coffee, Fair Trade allowing them to make use of the money they earn from the sale of the product to improve their family's wellbeing. A portion of every dollar spent on coffee is also given to the women who grow it. This enables them to expand their businesses, offer education and healthcare to their children, as well as support their families. This is an amazing coffee that has been cultivated using methods handed down from generation to generation.

Peru Arabica

Peru is home to a bounty of high-quality coffee. Its thin air and soaring altitudes provide the perfect setting for the cultivation of the crop. The country is the ninth-largest producer of coffee in the world with an average of 2%. It is also among the world's leading producers of organic and Fair Trade coffee.

The Spanish introduced the Ethiopian coffee to Peru after the 16th Century. Since since then Peru has become a major fair trade player on the international coffee market. It is now one of the top five producers of Arabica.

The country is home to small farm families that have mostly joined together to form cooperatives. They can now get fair trade prices, and can sell their beans directly. Small farms are also encouraged by using eco-friendly methods to minimize the environmental impact of their coffee production.

Volcafe's cluster program has helped stabilize the supply chain for roasters by allowing for a complete traceability from field to FOB contract. This allows roasters to see the complete picture of their purchases and make informed decisions every day. This method has been a key factor in the success of Volcafe's collaboration with farmers in Peru.

In the past, a lot of farmers were encouraged to cultivate coffee as a replacement for coca plants. The government continues to seek ways to replace these illegal crop with coffee that will yield higher profits for the coffee industry. This is a good thing, however it can be an obstacle for the local population.

It is therefore important to provide adequate financial assistance to farmers in order to maintain their livelihoods, and to ensure that the health and welfare of their families aren't affected. Additionally it is vital to encourage the development of new products that increase productivity and improve the quality of coffee.

The fair trade Peru HB MCM grade 1 is a speciality coffee that is grown in the northern region of Cajamarca. This single-origin, medium-roasted coffee is a prime example of the region's unique flavour profile. It has a citrus aroma with hints cinnamon and Nutmeg. It also has a medium body with smooth, silky texture.

Colombian

The emerald-colored land of Colombia is a land with stunning rainforests, massive mountains and sublime coffee. The country produces more washed Arabica beans than other country in the world. It is also able to provide a wide variety of delicious, sought-after and unique coffees. Colombian coffees are known for their mellow yet rich and full-bodied taste and their pleasant acidic taste, which is always perfectly balanced with a hint of sweetness that is never overpowering or overpowering.

Traditionally, Colombian coffee has been produced at elevations ranging from 1,200 to 2,200 meters above sea level. This is where the highest quality Colombian beans are harvested and where the coffee is at its most optimal. The best quality Colombian beans are generally referred to as Supremo. This refers to the size of the beans (screen sizes 17 and 18).

After the harvesting process, the coffee cherries must be carefully selected by hand to ensure that only fresh and fully ripe beans are allowed to continue the process. At this stage the ripe cherries are separated from the beans, which are then cleaned and dried in the sun. The washed beans are sorted and graded by quality control teams according to their size and density, as well as colour. making sure that only the highest-quality consistent coffee is able to make it through to supermarket shelves around the world.

Farmers and workers are paid an Fairtrade premium. This is a sum of money added to the purchase price. This enables them to invest in community or business projects that they choose. Fair Trade helps small-scale farmers organize themselves into small producer groups and cooperatives to gain access to larger markets.

The money is directly poured into the communities where coffee is grown. It contributes to a sustainable development model, and also protects the environment. It also ensures that working conditions are safe, working hours are regulated, and there is freedom of association. It also has zero tolerance for child labour or slavery. The money that is paid to farmers helps them protect their families and to invest in their future. It also allows them to keep their traditions of their past and produce coffee which is delicious and authentic.

Indonesian

Indonesia is a major producer of coffee around the world, due to its climate that is equatorial. Indonesian beans are highly sought after for blends and single origin coffees due to their distinctive flavors. These robust, rich coffees have a how long does 1kg of coffee beans last, spicy finish and a silky texture. They are a great match for darker roasts.

Ketiara is a co-op run by women located in the Gayo Highlands of Sumatra, is known for its earthy body and the flavors of cedar and cocoa. The coffee is organic and fair trade certified, and can help create a sustainable future farmers and their communities. The Ketiara co-op also helps in the conservation of the area around Leuser National Park by using shade grown farming as a way to protect the ecosystem.

It's not surprising that in a region famous for its volcanic soil the fertile ground is perfect for coffee cultivation. However, this abundant natural resource is being threatened by the growing number of coffee growers from abroad that have come to dominate the coffee industry. Many local farmers are forced to leave their farms due to being unable to compete with these large corporations' prices.

The absence of direct trade opportunities means that for every $3 cup of coffee there is only $0.15 goes to the farmer on average. Fair trade is important because this system must be changed. Through direct trade relations, farmers can achieve income security that can eliminate massive fluctuations in demand from season to season.

Our organic, natural Sulawesi fair trade beans are carefully selected from farmers who follow the tenets of traditional Hindu agriculture referred to as "Sabuk Abian." The farms are situated in the Kintamani highland region in between the Batukaru and Agung volcanoes, which supply the fields with fresh volcanic ash that keeps the soil fertile. This fair trade and organic coffee is creamy and full bodied with a long spicy finish. This dark roast is delicious as is or as part of a rich mix.